A Level or F.Sc.

8/3/2019 A Level or F.Sc.

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The Big Question


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Muhammad Kashif SaleemCareer Counselor / MQAMonday 13th June, 2011

Shahzad AuditoriumDivisional Model College, Faisalabad


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F.Sc. Vs. A Level

Areas of differentiation

Making the right choice Recognition in Pakistan Medical and engineering education in

Pakistan University recognition in Pakistan


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Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of EngineeringSciences and Technology

National University of Science andTechnology

King Edward Medical University Lahore University of Management Sciences National College of Arts MCAT Test Conclusion


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F.SC.

BISE, Faisalabad Student needs to study 7

subjects Two exams (First Year/ 2nd

Year) Testing of memorization

(knowledge testing only) Questionable examination

environment Questionable Paper Checking

standard URDU (Students take 2nd

Language in O Level) Cost effective

A LEVEL

University of Cambridge Student needs to study 3

subjects Two exams (AS Level / A

Level) Testing on the basis of

Blooms Taxonomy

Satisfactory Examinationenvironment

Satisfactory paper Checkingstandard

Costly option


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Evaluation

Synthesis

Analysis

Application Comprehension

Knowledge

Creating

Evaluating

Analysing

Applying

Understanding

Remembering


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Cambridge international qualifications are apassport to success in education, university

and work. A Cambridge International Education is

designed for international students. Contentis multicultural and a wide range of subjects isavailable including many country specificcourses.


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Choosing a course of study is one of the mostimportant decisions a student will make.

It is essential to check that qualifications are

widely accepted and valued by furthereducation institutes, universities andemployers.

Choosing Cambridge international qualificationsopens up a world of opportunity - helping youget a place at your chosen university, or provingyour achievements to your future employer.


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Universities in countries around the world,including Pakistan, recognise and welcomeCambridge international qualifications.

The government of Pakistan recognisesCambridge qualifications and providesequivalence to the local system of education inorder to ensure smooth progression for studentswho choose to pursue their education inPakistan.

The government body responsible for issuingequivalence conversion is the Inter BoardCommittee of Chairmen (IBCC).


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O Levels and IGCSE qualifications areequated to the local Secondary School

Certificate (SSC) and A Levels to the HigherSecondary School Certificate (HSSC). To qualify for equivalence at the HSS level,

IBCC has given a list of compulsory andelective subjects that must be studied at bothO Level, IGCSE and A Level. You will find thisat www.ibcc.edu.pk


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Groups Subjects Groups Subjects

Science

Compulsory Elective

Pre-Medical

Compulsory Elective

MathematicsUrduPak-StudiesIslamiyat &English

PhysicsChemistry

&Biology /ComputerScience

UrduPak-StudiesIslamiyatEnglish

PhysicsChemistryBiology

Pre-Engineering

UrduPak-StudiesIslamiyatEnglish

MathematicsPhysicsChemistry


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General

Mathematics

Urdu

Pak-Studies

Islamiyat &

English

General Science And

Two Subjects from the

following:1.Economics

2.Civics 3.Physiology

and Hygiene

4.Geometrical

and Technical

5.Arts andModel

Drawing 6.Environmental

Studies

7.Islamic

Studies

or Islamic 8.History of

Indo-Pak

Sub-Continent 9.Arabic

10.Persian

11.Food and

Nutrition 12.Related Arts13.Household

Accounts &

Related

Problems 14.Computer

Science

OR

One subject from above list

and one Technical subject

General ScienceUrdu

Pak-Studies

Islamiyat

English

Any of the following

Combinations:1.Physics,

Mathematics,

Statistics 2.Mathematics,

Statistics,

Economics 3.Economics,

Mathematics,

Computer

Science

4.Physics, Mathematics,

Computer

Science 5.Mathematics,Statistics,

Computer

Science


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Technical GroupUrdu

Pak-Studies

English

Islamiyat

1.Mathematics

2.General

Science

And

Two Technical

subjects

HumanitiesUrdu

Pak-Studies

Islamiyat

English

Select one set of three

subjects from

the following:

1.Mathematics

2.Economics

3.History

4.Islamic Studies

5.Library Science6.Statistics

7.Health &

Physical

Education

8. Persian

9.Psychology

10.Home

Economics

11.Geography12.Civics

13.Urdu Advance

14.Arabic

15.English

Literature

Computer Science

may be offered in any

combination of three

subjects


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GCE O Level, GCSE and IGCSE are consideredequivalent to Secondary School Certificate

(SSC) subject to meeting the followingrequirements: Pakistan based examinations (local exam):

Eight subjects including English, Urdu,Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies, Mathematics andthree electives.


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To qualify for Science Group it is necessary topass Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer

Studies or Information and CommunicationTechnology (ICT). Students who do not qualify for the Science

Group will be placed in the General orHumanities Group.


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Students with a qualification in ComputerStudies or ICT in place of Biology will be

granted Science Group equivalence but willnot be granted equivalence to HSSC (Pre-Medical Group), even if Physics, Chemistryand Biology subjects are passed at A Level.


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GCE O and A Level are considered equivalentto Higher Secondary School Certificate(HSSC) subject to meeting the specifiedrequirements for various groups:

Pre-Medical Group: Eight O Level subjects(including English, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan

Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematicsand Biology) and three A Levels (Physics,Chemistry and Biology) with minimum EGrade.


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Pre-Engineering Group: Eight O Levelsubjects (including English, Urdu, Islamiyat,

Pakistan Studies, Physics, Chemistry,Mathematics and Biology or ComputerStudies or ICT) and three A Level subjects(Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) withminimum E Grade.


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General Science Group: Eight O Levelsubjects and three A Level subjects are

required to qualify for the general sciencegroup. There are five possible combinations,details are available on the IBCC website,www.ibcc.edu.pk.


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Please note that students taking thesecombinations will not be eligible for

admission into Engineering and MedicalColleges. Humanities Group: Eight O Level subjects

including English with three A Level subjects(not eligible for admission into Engineeringand Medical Colleges).


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Grades IBCC Marks

A* 90

A 85

B 75

C 65

D 55E 45

F 40

G 35


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Subject Grades IBCC Marks

English Language A* 90

Urdu A 85

Islamiyat B 75

Pak. Studies B 75

Physics A 85

Chemistry A 85

Biology C 65

Mathematics D 55

Total 615


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615 x 900 / 800 = 691


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GCE O LEVEL

GCE O LevelSubjects

Grade IBCC Marks

English Language A* 90

Urdu A 85Islamiyat B 75

Pak. Studies B 75

Physics A* 90

Chemistry B 75Biology A 85

Mathematics B 75

Total 650

A LEVEL

GCE A LevelSubjects

Grade IBCC Marks

Physics A 85

Chemistry A* 90

Biology / Math B 75

Total 250

(650+250) = 900900 x 1100 /

1100 = 900


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Admissions to medical and engineeringuniversities nationwide are broadly regulated

by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) and Pakistan Engineering Council(PEC).


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Entry requirements overview PMDC sets the basic requirements for entry into

medical colleges. These are as follows:

At least 60% marks in HSSC or equivalent in the caseof O and A Levels. Evidence of this is through the IBCC equivalence

certificate At least 40% weighting should be given tothe results of admission tests.

Provincial bodies and private medical colleges thenset the criteria for their own test and exams, using theabove guidelines. For details, please visitwww.pmdc.org.pk


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Message from the Registrar of

PMDC


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PEC sets the basic requirements forengineering education in the country.

Students must pass O and A Level examinationsin qualifying subjects; in addition, they must passan entrance test conducted by the respectiveinstitution or university.

For details, please visit www.pec.org.pk


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Many different universities in Pakistanrecognise Cambridge international

qualifications. Examples of recognition fromsome well known Pakistani institutions are onthe following slides.


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Entry requirements Students need to take equivalence from IBCC; if

they have 60 % marks or more, they are eligible

to sit for the entry test which is written andadministered by the University of Health Sciences(UHS).

The weighting of entry test results and marks is

determined by UHS. After combining the resultsof the two components a merit list is formed forall Punjab medical colleges and students areallocated to colleges according to their ratings.


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Skills required for becoming a good doctor In addition to being academically strong and having a

clear grasp of medical concepts

doctors need to have good communication skills a very high level of contextual and cultural sensitivity. They must remember that patients come from

various backgrounds and their situation is alwaysunique.

In many cases they may be undergoing significantsuffering. In dealing with such people, a doctorsexpertise, ethics, values and communication skills allplay a part in the dynamics of a hospital or clinic.


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We receive more than 250 students

every year at this historical and most

prestigious medical university ofPakistan. Students who join the

university after doing their A Levels

generally do very well, they are veryconfident with good productive ideas.


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Skills required The knowledge, skills and competencies needed to

succeed in various BS (Engineering) programs offered

at GIK Institute are as follows: Adequate knowledge of high school level Mathematics and

Physics

Well developed communications skills in English language

Self-motivation and self-discipline

Analytical skills

Ability to adapt to independent living

Ability to sustain motivation and commitment over an entire16 week semester


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Entry requirements Admission and allocation to different faculties is

based on performance in the admission test and

the different preferences of individual applicants.However, to be eligible for admission, applicantsmust have three A Levels (Physics, Mathematicsand Chemistry with Grade D or higher in

Mathematics and Physics) and seven O Levels. Those having studied Computing in lieu of

Chemistry at A Level can apply only for ComputerSystems


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Entry requirements Those having studied Computing in lieu of

Chemistry at A Level can apply only forComputer Systems Engineering andComputer Software Engineering. Studentsawaiting their examination results can apply

but confirmation of admission will be subjectto fulfilling eligibility criteria.


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It is gratifying to note that many students opt for careers inengineering after qualifying in the Cambridge Examinationsystem. The engineering profession offers many opportunitiesbut, at the same time there are challenges. In future, the worldwould need more refined, sophisticated, and efficienttechnologies to cope with the peculiar needs of a new agewhich, in turn, would require engineers and scientists of quality.Good communication skills are equally important.

Most students who come through the Cambridge system copewell with the rigors of university education: the Ghulam IshaqKhan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technologywelcomes them.


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Entry Requirements

Engineering:

A Levels in Pre-Engineering subjects according to IBCCrequirements. Specifically, A Levels in Physics, Mathsand Computer Science or Computer Studies for BESoftware Engineering, Computer Engineering,Electronics Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Avionics

Engineering and Information & Communication SystemEngineering only.


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Entry Requirements

Medicine:

A Levels in Pre-Medical subjects according to IBCCrequirements. In order to encourage candidates from Oand A Level schools, NUST has reserved a few seats inEngineering, IT, Medicine, Management, Social Sciencesand Applied Biosciences for admission through SAT

tests. Pakistani candidates of both A Level and F.Sc.streams can exercise this option and compete for thereserved seats. A minimum score of 550 is required ineach subject to apply for a medical program.


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The only university in Pakistan to be ranked amongstthe top 350 universities of the world, NUST is truly thedynamic face of higher education in Pakistan. A

significant percentage of students at NUST belong tothe O and A Levels stream, and I must acknowledgethat, even within the competitive climate at NUST,they are performing outstandingly well. Toencourage candidates of O and A Levels stream,NUST accepts international SAT, GMAT, GRE andMCAT scores; and these candidates can apply on thebasis of O Level equivalence certificates.


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Feedback on Cambridge students. Staff atLUMS tell us the following: Cambridge qualified students usually perform well at

LUMS especially in terms of spontaneity requiredand academics in areas such as reading, writing andanalytical skills. Applicants prior to getting admittedshould be skilled in terms of communication both

verbal and written , presentation and analysis.Students admitted from the Cambridge streamusually tend to have an expertise and proficiency inthese areas.


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Entry requirements The minimum eligibility criteria are as follows:

A minimum ofsix O Level subjects. A minimum ofthree ALevel subjects with at least two passes at Grade B and oneat Grade C. Students who do not have their A Levels results atthe time of applying, are made an admission offer conditionalon them meeting these minimum eligibility criteria.

The admission merit list takes into account the subject gradesor scores received in O Levels and A Levels, and the scores on

the LUMS admission test. The weighting assigned to schoolexamination results and the admission tests varies fromschool to school. Students seeking admission to LUMS areusually required to work on their academic scores along withpreparation for the LUMS admission test, which is based onthe SAT format.


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Feedback on Cambridge students. Staff atNCA say:

CIE students have very good communicationskills and are confident young people. Studentswho do an A Level in Media Studies are very wellprepared for undergraduate courses in film,

television and media studies.


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Entry requirements

Students need to have taken a minimum of threeA Levels and eight O Levels in subjects whichsatisfy IBCC requirements. Except forArchitecture, where Mathematics is a pre-requisite, they could have studied any subject

combination. After making sure that they meetthe entry threshold criterion, they will have to sitfor an entrance test. Offers are based on theirperformance in the entrance exam.


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NCA is an equal opportunity institution andwe are looking for students from varied

educational and ethnic backgrounds.Students coming to NCA should be creative,independent thinkers, should have aninquiring mind and must be prepared for a lot

of hard work.


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Entrance Test shall consist of 220 multiple choicequestions (MCQs) which will be divided in foursections, namely: Physics Chemistry English Biology Aptitude

Time allowed for the Entrance Test shall be 150minutes. Maximum Marks of Entrance Test 1100 Entrance Test pass percentage is 60%.


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Sr. # Subject No. of

Questions

1 PHYSICS 44

2 CHEMISTRY 44

3 BIOLOGY 88

4 ENGLISH 22

5 APTITUDE 22

TOTAL 220


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Physical Quantities and Units Forces Fluid Dynamics Light Waves Deformation of Solids Ideal Gases Heat and Thermodynamics Electronics Current Electricity Magnetism and Electromagnetism Modern Physics Nuclear Physics


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Physical Chemistry Fundamental Concepts

States of Matter

Atomic Structure Chemical Bonding

Chemical Energetics

Solutions

Electrochemistry

Chemical Equilibrium

Reaction Kinetics


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Inorganic Chemistry

Periods

Groups

Transition elements

Elements of Biological Importance


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Organic Chemistry Fundamental Principles

Hydrocarbon

Alkyl Halides Alcohols and Phenols

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acid

Amino Acids

Macromolecules

Environmental Chemistry


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Introduction to Biology Cell Biology Biological Molecules

Microbiology Kingdom Animalia and Plantae Human Physiology Bioenergetics Biotechnology Ecosystem Evolution and Genetics


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WHAT DOES APTITUDE TEST CONSIST OF?The Aptitude Test will consist of three subtests:

Ethical, moral, professional and personality attributes: Assesses the candidates attitudes about moral, ethical and professional issues. It

will also assess personality attributes of the candidates. There will be twelve questions in this sectionQuantitative and abstract reasoning: Assesses candidates ability to

solve numerical problems and abstract reasoning. There will be five

questions in this section.

Analytical reasoning and problem solving: Assesses candidatesability

to deal with various forms of information, to infer relationships, tomake informed judgments, and decide upon an appropriate response.There will be five questions in this section.


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Last year Minimum

Percentage of MedicalColleges Admission =

81.3909 (895)


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The formula for the calculation of merit is as follows:A x 0.60 + B x 040 = C

Where A = FSc or equivalent examination marks

B = Entrance Test marksC = Aggregate marksExample FSc or equivalent marks = 944 / 1100

Entrance Test marks = 925 / 1100Apply the formula: 944 x 0.60 + 925 x 0.40 = 936.4

Aggregate marks = 936.4 / 1100Aggregate percentage which decides the merit position =938.3 x 100/1100 = 85.127


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Students who scored good grades in O Levelexamination must opt A Level.

Others can opt the business group.


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To impact the practice of management To contribute to knowledge generation and dissemination To develop individuals with the integrity and intellectual

capacity assume a leadership role in society


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Solid preparationPractical approachGood communication skillsOpenness to new ideasAbility to think on ones feet

Explores the new horizons


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Business Society visits and activities Provide a change in the monotony of life

broaden students outlook b Inculcate them the spirit of tolerance and

mutual cooperation. These opportunities also help YOU in

learning adjustment in life

Adapt to new environments. It creates dynamism and self- reliance

keeping in view the multifariousadvantages.

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